Social-climbing ‘property guru’ Sasha promised his investors the world. But behind his lavish lifestyle and jet-setting marriage was a trail of lost millions. At long last, his empire is crumbling
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Social-climbing ‘property guru’ Sasha promised his investors the world. But behind his lavish lifestyle and jet-setting marriage was a trail of lost millions. At long last, his empire is crumbling

Lifestyle A disgraced property guru is living a life of luxury with his cashed-up bride, after hundreds of mum-and-dad investors lost more than $27million to his schemes. The pair call each other Bonnie and Clyde - and it's easy to see why. Sasha Hopkins, 37, was once celebrated for his rags-to-riches story. He went from aQueensland kid booted out of school for stealing computers, to the owner of a $55million property empire at 31. But on May31, 2022, his legal troubles began. The Federal Court froze the assets of Hopkins and his company, The A Team Property Group. Hopkins was also ordered to hand over his passport and remain in Australia. For years, he had been collecting money from mum-and-dad investors - in many cases their life savings or superannuation. In June 2022, the Federal Court amended Sasha Hopkins' travel ban....
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10 Life-Changing Morning Routines You Need to Try This Week
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10 Life-Changing Morning Routines You Need to Try This Week

Are you looking to boost your productivity, improve your mood, and set yourself up for success each day? Establishing a solid morning routine can be transformative for your personal and professional life. In this article, we'll explore 10 life-changing morning routines that you can start implementing this week to revolutionize your days. Why Morning Routines Matter Before diving into specific routines, it's important to understand why morning routines are so powerful: They set the tone for your entire dayHelp you prioritize self-care and personal developmentIncrease productivity and focusReduce stress and anxietyImprove overall well-being and life satisfaction Now, let's explore 10 morning routines that can change your life: Wake Up Early Benefits: Extra time for yourself before the day gets busyReduced rush and stress in the morningIncreased productivity and accomplishment How to implement: Are you looking to boost your productivity, improve your mood, and set...
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The Wonder of Word Origins
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The Wonder of Word Origins

Lifestyle Lifestyle It’s estimated that we speak around 16,000 words a day, but have you ever thought about where they came from?Etymology shows that language has an amusing if not downright laugh-inducing sense of humor at times. Here are just a few examples of curious word origins. DudeThis is a word that has certainly done a 180-degree turn: in the 1880s, instead of referring to a laid-back man, it described one overconcerned with his appearance. FreelanceCredited to Sir Walter Scott’s 1819 novel Ivanhoe, this was a name for a warrior who fought for whoever was the highest bidder (presumably using whatever free lance was available for battle). GeniusIn fourteenth-century Rome, this moniker belonged to a person’s guardian spirit—a force that watched over them from birth and guided them through life. MuscleMusculusthe Latin word muscle comes from, literally means “little...
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